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Sysco announces plans to source only cage-free eggs by 2026

Sysco believes the transition to a 100% cage-free egg supply chain by 2026 will require significant collaboration among industry participants.

June 24, 2016

Sysco Corp., Houston, Texas, announced plans to work with its suppliers toward sourcing only cage-free eggs by 2026, dependent upon available supply, affordability and customer demand.

United Fresh Produce Association appoints new food safety VP

June 24, 2016

Here's a recap of this week's personnel announcements.

FMI releases annual grocery shopper trends report

This year's study further explores the deep shift in shopping and important meal time distinctions.

June 24, 2016

More and more U.S. households are changing grocery shopping habits due to shifting household roles, according to the 2016 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends report released by the Food Marketing Institute, Arlington, Va.

Study: Millennials crave authentic brands

The study found that it’s more important than ever to make sure companies are strategic in brand communications from the very beginning.

June 24, 2016

Watershed Communications, Portland, Ore., released findings from two national ethnographic studies examining the media habits of Millennial food and beverage consumers.

Study shows U.S. manufacturers continue to invest in automation technologies

The report found that 83% of respondents have automated some part of their manufacturing process over the past five years, and 76% say they will do so within the next three years.

June 23, 2016

U.S. manufacturers continue to invest in automation technologies, spurred on by competitive factors and supply chain pressures, according to a report published by MAPI (Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation), Arlington, Va.

Division of Roadrunner Transportation opens new warehouse in Indiana

The new location, referred to as Airtech, boasts 300,000 square feet of warehousing space, allowing the facility to accommodate up to 20,000 pallets.

June 23, 2016

Prime Distribution Services (PDS), a division of Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc., Cudahy, Wis., opened its new location in Plainfield, Ind.

Agr International opens sales, service, training center in Italy

The center also includes dedicated facilities for component/small equipment repair, refurbishment and re-manufacturing of legacy equipment, calibration and re-certification, equipment training and an expanded parts warehouse.

June 23, 2016

Agr International, Inc., Butler, Pa., opened the doors to its newly expanded sales, training and service facility in Montecchio, Italy.

FMI, Prometric partner to enhance food safety certification in retail stores

The CPFM exam is accredited by the American National Standards Institute and adheres to standards set forth by the Conference for Food Protection.

June 23, 2016

Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., announced a 5-year partnership with Prometric, a Baltimore, Md.-based provider of test development and delivery solutions, to bring the Certified Food Protection Manager (CPFM) exam under the FMI SafeMark program.

Perry Way Foods completes renovation of fresh sausage manufacturing facility

. The company, which supports Johnsonville’s fresh sausage business, purchased the building in August 2015, after the facility it previously operated at 104 Division St. was destroyed by a fire in May 2015.

June 23, 2016

Perry Way Foods, a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnsonville Sausage, LLC, Sheboygan Falls, Wis., completed renovation of a building at 1222 Perry Way in Watertown, Wis.

McCain Foods to expand NB French fry facility

The $65 million investment will include a 32,000-square-foot expansion to the existing fry plant as well as state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and technology.

June 22, 2016

McCain Foods, Canada, announced a major investment in its Florenceville-Bristol, Canada, French fry plant that will expand manufacturing capability and create 40-50 new jobs.